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Name: Passenger car
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Automotive · European Union · 2024-12-20

Origin: Germany

Mercedes-Benz passenger car: steering box screws may corrode due to water and road-grit

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Models affected	C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, S-Class, CLS, GLC, GLS, GLE, GLK, GL
Defect	The three aluminium screws of the steering box may corrode due to exposure to spray water and aggressive road-grit (salt) used for melting ice. Advanced corrosion could weaken the screws, leading to potential breakage during manoeuvring or parking. If all fixing screws fail, the power-assisted steering could detach, resulting in a loss of power steering and an increased risk of an accident.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03711/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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